Xylazine Injection 2%
Indications
All cases where sedation is needed, e.g. during transport, parturition, hoof treatment, small operations (e.g. dehorning), and as a pre-anaesthetic for larger operations (caesarian section).
administration and dosage:
Cattle: for intramuscular administration.
dose 1: 0.25 ml per 100 kg body weight; sedation, small operations.
dose 2: 0.5 ml per 100 kg body weight; small operations. Animals usually remain standing.
dose 3: 1 ml per 100 kg body weight; larger operations. Animals lie down.
dose 4: 1.5 ml per 100 kg body weight; very extensive operations.
Animals have to fast for a couple of hours before administration.
Horses:
4 ml per 100 kg body weight for intravenous administration, or 10 ml per 100 kg body weight for intramuscular administration. With larger operations preferably in combination with other preparations, e.g. intravenous 4 ml per 100 kg body weight and halothane or fluothane as intubation narcosis.
Sheep:
0.15 ml per 10 kg body weight for intramuscular administration.
Dogs:
0.15 ml per kg body weight for intramuscular or intravenous administration. In combination with ketamine: 0.1 ml per kg body weightand 6 - 10 mg ketamine per kg body weight.
Cats:
0.15 ml per kg body weight for intramuscular or subcutaneous administration. In combination with ketamine: 0.1 ml per kg body weight and 6 - 10 mg ketamine per kg body weight.
contraindications
Administration during gestation or to animals with pulmonary and/or cardiac diseases.
Administration to animals with pyometra, since these animals are often hypersensitive to xylazine preparations.
side effects
Decreased heart and respiratory rate.
Hypersalivation and vomiting.
Withdrawal Period
For meat: 0 days.
For milk: 0 days.
Storage
Store below 30℃. Protect from light.
For Veterinary Use Only
